Environment

Environment

Acute levels of effluent discharged into Baynes Sound by Union Bay shipbreaking operation

Deep Water Recovery could be fined up to $300K after high levels of copper and zinc effluent were found.

Environment

Invasive plant species to look out for on Vancouver Island

Learn which plants are ravaging native species—and how to stop their spread.

Environment

Our tires shed toxins that kill fish. Here's a partial fix

A team of researchers at VIU say multiple streams need green infrastructure mitigation techniques like rain gardens.

Environment

Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations

Robyn Bell
July 11, 2024

The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island

Environment

Victoria’s first Canada Day drone show could be a test for the future of fireworks

Robyn Bell
June 30, 2024

The show in the sky will take off on Monday, mixing high-tech and traditional Coast Salish art

Environment

Christmas Hill in Saanich becomes a world Key Biodiversity Area

The Christmas Hill Garry oak ecosystem is acknowledged as rare and irreplaceable

Environment

Climate Justice Victoria calls on UVic to join campaign for bus lanes

Bottlenecking in holiday traffic refocuses need for rapid transit in the CRD